2014 HONDA CIVIC climate control

403Maintenance
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System
* Maintenance
Dust and Pollen Filter
*
The heating and cooling system
*/climate control system
* is equipped with a dust
and pollen filter that collects pollen, dust, and other debris in the air. The
Maintenance Minder
TM messages will let you know when to replace the filter.
We recommend that you replace the dust and pollen filter sooner when using your
vehicle in areas with high concentrations of dust.
1 Dust and Pollen Filter
*
If the airflow from the heating and cooling system
*/
climate control system
* deteriorates noticeably, and
the windows fog up easily, the filter may need to be
replaced. Please contact a dealer for replacement.
* Not available on all models

435Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about one minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling system
*/climate control system
*, rear
defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes OnNOTICERunning the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models

Index
457Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 339
Accessories and Modifications ................ 347
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 159
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 371
Engine Oil ............................................... 364
Washer ................................................... 375
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 364
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 153
Clock ...................................................... 104
Front Seats.............................................. 146
Head Restraints ....................................... 149
Mirrors.................................................... 144
Rear Seats ............................................... 152
Steering Wheel ....................................... 143
Temperature ............................................. 89
Adjusting the Clock ................................. 104
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 165
Changing the Mode................................ 166
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 166
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 403
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 166
Sensor .................................................... 167
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 165 Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System) ...................................... 161
Cooling ................................................... 163
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 164
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 403
Heating ................................................... 162
Air Pressure ............................... 392, 445, 447
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 42
Airbag Care ............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 24
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator .............................................. 49, 71
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ...................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................ 177, 181, 204
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 339
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest ..................................................... 153
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 174
Audio System ............................................ 170
Adjusting the Sound ................ 176, 180, 202
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 172
Error Messages ........................................ 224 General Information ................................ 230
Internet Radio ................................. 190, 213
iPod ........................................................ 210
MP3/WMA ...................................... 178, 184
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 192, 215, 220
Reactivating ............................................ 173
Recommended CDs ................................. 230
Recommended Devices............................ 232
Remote Controls ..................................... 174
Security Code .......................................... 173
Theft Protection ...................................... 173
USB Adapter Cable.......................... 171, 172
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 232
USB/HDMI
® Port ...................................... 171
Authorized Manuals ................................ 455
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 117
Customize ......................................... 97, 118
Automatic Lighting .................................. 137
Automatic Transmission
Creeping ................................................. 319
Kickdown ................................................ 319
Operating the Shift Lever........................... 17
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 432
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 319
Fluid ........................................................ 373
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 321
Shifting ................................................... 320
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 172
Average Fuel Economy ........................ 85, 88
Average Speed .......................
.................... 88

458Index
BBattery....................................................... 400
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 435
Jump Starting .......................................... 429
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 400
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 401
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ...................................... 158
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 195, 218
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 246, 277
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 63
Brake System ............................................. 337
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 339
Brake Assist System ................................. 340
Fluid ........................................................ 374
Foot Brake ............................................... 338
Indicator (Amber)....................................... 68
Indicator (Red) ................................... 68, 437
Parking Brake .......................................... 337
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 141
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 376
Brake/Taillights, Rear Turn Signal Lights and
Rear Side Marker Lights ......................... 385
Fog Lights ................................................ 380
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker
Lights..................................................... 383
Headlights ............................................... 376
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 388
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 387
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 386
Bulb Specifications ............................ 444, 446
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 64
Carrying Cargo ................................. 305, 307
CD Player ................................... 178, 184, 207
Center Pocket ........................................... 157
Certification Label .................................... 448
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 376
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 435
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks............................. 116
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 124
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................ 63
Child Seat for Infants................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................................................... 59
Larger Children ......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 116
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 406
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 404
Climate Control System ............................ 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 166
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 403
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 166
Sensors ................................................... 167 Using Automatic Climate Control............ 165
Clutch Fluid .............................................. 374
Coat Hook ................................................ 159
Compact Spare Tire .................. 411, 445, 447
Console Compartment ............................. 156
Controls .................................................... 103
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 371
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 372
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 371
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 75
Overheating ............................................ 433
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 319
Cruise Control .......................................... 326
Indicator ................................................... 76
Cup Holders .............................................. 158
Customer Service Information ................ 456
Customized Features ......................... 90, 233
DDaytime Running Lights .......................... 139
Dead Battery ............................................ 429
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ......................................... 164, 166
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 449
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 136
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 144
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 365
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 136

462Index
MMaintenance............................................. 349
Battery..................................................... 400
Brake/Clutch Fluid.................................... 374
Cleaning .................................................. 404
Climate Control System ........................... 403
Coolant ................................................... 371
Heating and Cooling System .................... 403
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 353
Oil ........................................................... 365
Precautions .............................................. 350
Radiator................................................... 372
Remote Transmitter ................................. 401
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 376
Safety ...................................................... 351
Service Items.................................... 355, 359
Tires ........................................................ 391
Transmission Fluid.................................... 373
Under the Hood....................................... 361
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 436
Manual Transmission ................................ 322
Map Lights ................................................ 155
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 307
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 82
Mirrors ....................................................... 144
Adjusting ................................................. 144
Door ........................................................ 144
Exterior .................................................... 144
Interior Rearview...................................... 144 Modifications (and Accessories)
.............. 347
Moonroof ................................................. 130
MP3 ................... 178, 184, 192, 207, 215, 220
NNumbers (Identification) .......................... 448OOdometer............................................. 84, 87
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 364
Adding .................................................... 367
Checking................................................. 365
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 353, 357
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 435
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 364
Viscosity .................................................. 364
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 363
Moonroof ............................................... 130
Power Windows ...................................... 128
Trunk ...................................................... 121
Outside Temperature Display .................... 89
Overheating .............................................. 433PPandora®........................................... 191, 214
Panic Mode ............................................... 127 Parking
..................................................... 341
Parking Brake ........................................... 337
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................................. 68, 437
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 136
Power Windows ....................................... 128
Precautions While Driving ....................... 318
Rain ........................................................ 318
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) ................................. 411, 418
RRadiator.................................................... 372
Radio (AM/FM) ......................... 177, 181, 204
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 183, 205
Range .................................................... 85, 88
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 183, 205
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 451
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 142
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 152
Rearview Camera ..................................... 342
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 144
Refueling .................................................. 343
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 82
Gasoline ................................. 343, 444, 446
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Regulations .............................. 335, 394, 449